1908-O 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 6514

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 5,360,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $21,850 • MS67 • 08-07-2010 • Bowers & Merena

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	5,000	R-4.0	58 / 74 TIE	58 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	600	R-5.8	62 / 74 TIE	62 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	200	R-7.0	69 / 74 TIE	69 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	5,000
60 or Better	600
65 or Better	200

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.0
60 or Better	R-5.8
65 or Better	R-7.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	58 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	69 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	58 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	69 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	“Perfection 9” Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	David Akers, sold privately on 6/15/1992 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3225, $15,525 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5414, $12,337.50
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2004:6282, $7,072.50 - Heritage 3/2008:712, $9,775 - Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7215, $12,651.15 (the pedigrees for this coin and Lot 7214 were swapped in the Heritage catalog)
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Fontaine Collection - Bowers & Merena 8/2010:584, $21,850 - Heritage 1/2011:5583 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4094, $15,275 - Heritage 10/2015:3308, not sold - Heritage 1/2016:25257, $12,000 - Heritage 1/2017:4466, $10,868.75
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7214, $13,225 (the pedigrees for this coin and Lot 7215 were swapped in the Heritage catalog)
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

“Perfection 9” Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

David Akers, sold privately on 6/15/1992 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3225, $15,525 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5414, $12,337.50

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2004:6282, $7,072.50 - Heritage 3/2008:712, $9,775 - Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7215, $12,651.15 (the pedigrees for this coin and Lot 7214 were swapped in the Heritage catalog)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Fontaine Collection - Bowers & Merena 8/2010:584, $21,850 - Heritage 1/2011:5583 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4094, $15,275 - Heritage 10/2015:3308, not sold - Heritage 1/2016:25257, $12,000 - Heritage 1/2017:4466, $10,868.75

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7214, $13,225 (the pedigrees for this coin and Lot 7215 were swapped in the Heritage catalog)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1908-O Half Dollar is common in most grades and is plentiful in Mint State. In looking at the PCGS Population Report, the total population of the 1908-O exceeds all previous dates except for 1892 and 1892-O, thus it is an excellent candidate for type collections. The largest population of Mint State 1908-O Half Dollars occurs at MS64, followed by MS63, then MS65. Even Superb (MS66 and MS67) examples are readily available. In fact, the PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census is completely filled with MS67 examples, topped off by a single PCGS MS68. All of the top examples feature impressive, colorful toning.